Warkworth Castle and Hermitage (English Heritage)

Warkworth Castle
Warkworth
Northumberland
NE65 0UJ
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/warkworth-castle-and-hermitage/

Telephone

01665 711423

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
An exterior view of Warkworth Castle

The magnificent cross-shaped keep of Warkworth, crowning a hilltop rising steeply above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in northern England. The Duke's Rooms in the castle keep are open on Wed, Sun and Bank Holidays from 21 March to 30 September.

Please note: the Hermitage is currently closed until Easter 2009 but all other areas of the site remain open.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

Castle: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-5pm daily / 1Oct-1 Nov 10am-4pm daily / 2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Sat-Mon / Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan / Hermitage: 1 Apr-30 Sep 11am-5pm Wed, Sun and Bank Hols

 Admission charges

4.80/4.30/2.90/12.50 CASTLE, 3.20/2.90/1.90 Hermitage

Discounts

  • English Heritage
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Medieval Castle Life

26 — 27 May 2013

Join the 15th Century folk of the York City Levy as they take up residence within the castle walls. There will be demonstrations of various medieval past times and crafts depicting the variety of medieval jobs and positions in a castle.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£5.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/medieval-castle-life-war-26-may

Clash of Kingdoms

24 — 25 July 2013

A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513 at the infamous battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/clash-of-kingdoms-war-24-jul

The Road to Flodden

31 July — 1 August 2013

The English soldiers make ready for battle, encamped within the walls of the castle, once taken by the Scots. Now the soldiers of the Queen, under the sacred banner of St Cuthbert, muster, train, relax and make ready.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/the-road-to-flodden-war-31-jul

Medieval Courtly Combat

5 — 7 August 2013

Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenets perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial skills on display.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/medieval-courtly-combat-war-5-aug

Clash of Kingdoms

14 — 15 August 2013

A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513 at the infamous battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/clash-of-kingdoms-war-14-aug

Twelfth Night

15 August 2013

Chapterhouse Theatre return to Warkworth Castle with Shakespeare's comic tale of shipwrecks, sea storms and mistaken identity. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

7:30-9:30pm

Admission

£15.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/twelfth-night-war-15-aug

Clash of Kingdoms

21 — 22 August 2013

A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513 at the infamous battle of Flodden.

Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/clash-of-kingdoms-war-21-aug

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Become a Medieval Engineer Discovery Visit

How did people from the past build bridges, towers and siege engines? Become a real engineer in practical workshops exploring how our ancestors solved construction problems. Using a large-scale construction kit, this is literally a hands-on history experience! Explore the main features of the castle in an interactive tour, relating these to methods of attack and defence and construction. BWorking in groups, use Tic Tac (plastic construction materials) to build a successful bridge alongside the castle walls. Also build a catapult and take part in a bean-bag-throwing challenge, identifying features of successful warfare and forces in the process.
Duration: 2 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History, Sci

How to obtain

Call 01904 601917 to arrange a 2 hour session from June 30–July 2 2009. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19528 for more information.

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